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Strategic Conference Overview

Uniting Leaders to Shape the Continent’s Energy Agenda

Building on a 25-year legacy of energy leadership, the Strategic Conference remains one of Africa’s most respected gatherings in the oil, gas, and broader energy sectors. Renowned for convening top-tier business and political decision-makers, the 2026 edition will spotlight transformative discussions led by regional and global leaders across the energy value chain.

This trusted platform empowers participants to move decisively from consensus to action. With a clear focus on advancing global energy security and decarbonisation goals, it fosters critical regional collaboration and supports robust policy frameworks that enable major partnerships, commitments, and deals.

For over two decades, the event has united leaders to drive energy progress—leveraging technological innovation and addressing key funding challenges. By cultivating open dialogue and strategic alliances, it continues to shape Africa’s energy future and serves as a catalyst for long-term, impactful change.

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Previous Speakers Included

2025 Themes in Focus Included

Strengthening Partnerships

Strengthening domestic, regional and international collaboration to drive policy synergy, investment, technology transfer and sustainable growth.

Driving Investment

Driving capital inflows through investment focused policies, innovative financing models and regional collaboration.

Ensuring Resilience

Ensuring long-term energy security and independence through local content development, infrastructure expansion and regional cooperation.

Energy Addition

Balancing economic priorities with existing and new energy sources to drive sustainable growth while highlighting natural gas as the critical fuel for lower carbon energy systems.

Energy Leadership

Strengthening Nigeria’s position as Africa’s energy leader while highlighting the nations importance in the global energy ecosystem.

Powering Innovation

Driving technology advancement to modernise infrastructure and energy systems, boost operational effciency and support climate resilient development.

H.E. Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D

NOG Energy Week gives us a mirror, a chance to reflect on where we are, a compass to define where we want to go, and a map to strategise how to get there. This year, with the theme “Accelerating Global Energy Progress Through Investment, Global Partnerships and Innovation", we are compelled to do more than just talk. We are compelled to act boldly, and collaboratively.

H.E. Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D

Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Federal Republic of Nigeria
H. E. Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Ph.D

The NOG platform has grown into a dynamic space where ideas converge, investments are catalysed, and partnerships are born. Indeed, it exemplifies the very spirit of this year’s theme “Accelerating Global Energy Progress through Investment, Partnerships & Innovation.

H. E. Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Ph.D

Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Federal Republic of Nigeria
Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari

This landmark event not only continues to shape the trajectory of our industry but also the future of energy in Nigeria and how we show up around the globe. Now in its 24th edition, NOG Energy Week has grown into a cornerstone of high-level engagement, bringing together governments, industry investors, academia, and others to chart the course of our energy future.

Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari

GCEO, NNPC Limited